Used Guild Starfire SF-4, made in Westerly, RI, USA, circa 1989, w/ hard case
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Used Guild Starfire SF-4, made in Westerly, RI, USA, circa 1989, with hard case.
Westerly, Rhode Island factory. Revered by players as a premium, highly reliable alternative to the Gibson ES-335, this specific era of Westerly production is highly sought after for its exceptional wood selection, impeccable finish work, and distinct tonal bite.
Core Specifications & 1989 Characteristics
Westerly-era Starfire IVs from around 1989 typically feature a blend of classic design cues and specific era-dependent electronics:
- Body Build: Laminated arched maple top, back, and sides structured around a feedback-resistant solid center block.
- Neck & Fingerboard: Typically a stable three-piece mahogany/maple neck profile featuring a bound rosewood fingerboard with simple dot or block inlays depending on the exact build batch.
- Electronics: Equipped with original dual Guild humbucking pickups (highly regarded for offering more high-end clarity and "chime" than standard Gibson PAF style humbuckers), wired to dual volume, dual tone, a 3-way toggle, and occasionally Guild's signature master volume knob on the lower treble bout.
- Hardware: Classic Adjusto-matic bridge paired with a stopbar tailpiece or a traditional Guild harp tailpiece, utilizing heavy-duty Grover or Gotoh tuning machines.